Non-Slip Stained and Sealed Deck

[super_dork]

I am working on my Jon Boat deck and I have been thinking about using cabinet grade plywood or even something like flatbotm's deck here https://www.tinboats.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=21&t=20341 but I want it to be stained wood color, not painted or opaque stain. I also don't want to have to put grip tape down. Is there a product that I can use that has sand,silica, or something like that in it that will have a sand paper like finish that will still allow me to have a wood grain finish? I may still go the carpet route since I've been heading down that road on my project, but it seems like it would be really classy to have a wood deck.

I'm really glad I found this site, but it's sure costing me a lot of time and money. I can't get any work done at work. I keep getting on and looking for new ideas. It's a rush!

 

[jigngrub]

You don't want cabinet grade plywood, it has an interior grade glue and will come apart over time.

You wan't an AC exterior grade plywood like this.

https://www.lowes.com/pd_149637-99999-LBR149637_4294815996_4294937087_?productId=3176803&Ns=p_product_prd_lis_ord_nbr|0||p_product_quantity_sold|1&pl=1&currentURL=%2Fpl_Plywood_4294815996_4294937087_%3Fpage%3D3%26Ns%3Dp_product_prd_lis_ord_nbr%7C0%7C%7Cp_product_quantity_sold%7C1&facetInfo=

You can add play sand to the Spar urethane and make it non slip, you just have to experiment with how much sand you want in it.

 

[super_dork]

I'll check out the plywood to see if it comes in a finish grade or if it's just rough. I figure if the wood's going to show through, I want it to look nice.

Sand was my first thought, I just wasn't sure if that would work or of there was something else I was missing.

 

[jigngrub]

AC is the designation for the finish of the 2 faces of the plywood.

A is a fine sanded finish with no patches or knots, this will be the side you want to turn up.

C is a medium sanding with some patches and knots, this will be the bottom side of your deck.

The plywood in the link is actually ACX, X stands for exterior glue that is moisture resistant.

Whereever you go to buy your plywood, tell them you want ACX grade.

 

[super_dork]

I'm learning so much today! Thanks!

 

[nomowork]

Lowes does carry that silica for making any paint a non skid surface. I used it on a fiberglass boat before.

 

[Captain Ahab]

I used Overtons Tuff Coat and 2 part epoxy sealer under - it is awesome!

 

[crooked2x4]

I found this question very helpful it sent me looking at different options of plywood instead of just diving in and spending $86.00 a sheet on Marine grade plywood. I spotted a cabinet grade plywood at Home Depot. jigngrub's information sent me researching the product. I found that this inexpensive plywood is rated for interior and exterior use, so I've decided to try it and spar urethane coat it for my next floor. Here's what I found.

Even with the research realistically I still wonder how it will hold up but for now it meets mt price point.

The plywood
https://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5y...P_PARENT_ID&storeId=10051&Ntpr=1&ddkey=Search

The rating for the glue mentions this AraucoPly is glued with a WBP phenolic adhesive.
https://www.homedepot.com/catalog/pdfImages/d5/d51168c1-d79d-4094-9985-dc0cfc902a53.pdf

What is WBP phenolic adhesive?
https://www.plywood.cc/2007/10/25/what-is-wbp-glue-which-is-commonly-used-for-plywood-film-faced-plywood/

 

[rpatt37]

I'm also replacing my decking thanks for the help, also is spar varnish a good product to use for sealing the plywood?